The sun is shining, the air is warm, and it’s a beautiful spring day. With graduation weekend in full swing and Mother’s Day around the corner, our community is bustling with excitement. Amid the festivities, we spent the morning outside. We were soaking in the sunshine, getting our hands in the dirt, and working together…
Did you know that some plants thrive better when planted near certain other plants? It’s a practice called companion planting. Last year, I planted marigolds in and around our garden, especially near the tomato plants. Marigolds are known to help repel insects that love to feast on tomatoes—and sure enough, they made a noticeable difference….
Tomatoes are used in so many different recipes. The first step in deciding what to make is choosing which type of tomatoes you want to use. After a year of growing various types of tomatoes, I have learned that certain ones work better for different recipes. I have also learned that when it comes to…
What are the different types of gardens? Do you have a garden? If you want a garden you can have one it’s really up to you! Even if you don’t feel like you have enough space, or if your weather is not great for having gardens in the ground, don’t fret, where there’s a will…
There is so much to consider when deciding out what is best for your garden layout. Should you create a “map” of your garden before planting your plants, or do it as you go along? I have never made one before. My husband and I have discussed where plants will be located but we have…
Have you thought much about your garden or plant layout? I’ve been wanting to have someone come out and help us make a plan for landscaping around our new home but for now we are working on expanding our garden. We have spent more time thinking about what we really want to grow and what…
Although we are ankle deep in snow, it’s time to start thinking about seeds for this summer. We are going through our inventory and ordering new seeds, considering which produce will benefit us the most. To begin, we discussed the common meals we cook. For example, if we make chili we wouldn’t need different types…
Legos are a huge part of our lives. My husband is a member of a LEGO user group and is a very active within it. Our kids have learned all about sorting LEGO pieces as well. They also help host two shows a year that we always attend to support his creations. It’s fun to…
I love my Fiesta dishes for their versatility. I can mix-and-match them for multiple occasions and they have held up amazingly well. However, I will say that the silverware has not been of the same quality. I have found one type that has held up better than others. My favorite ones are rainbow style and…
In our house, Wednesdays mean breakfast for dinner. We started this tradition about a year ago, and as the primary cook and meal planner it has been incredibly helpful for me. I always know that Wednesdays will be dedicated to breakfast foods, which is a meal everyone in the family enjoys. It also relieves the…